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November 6, 2009, 3:22 pm
Hurricane Ridge, high in the mountains above Port Angeles, Wash., will be open Friday through Sunday this winter, plus school holidays, for winter recreation.Here are the details about the Hurricane Ridge winter season.Hurricane Ridge RoadBarring heavy snows or winter storms, the Hurricane Ridge Road is scheduledto be open 9 a.m. to dusk, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20, throughMarch 28.  The road will be closed Monday through Thursday during the
October 28, 2009, 4:52 pm
Mandatory shuttle service in Zion National Park has ended for the season but weekend visitors are still urged to use the shuttles on a voluntary basis. The park shifted to shuttle-only traffic for March-to-November visitors nine years ago to alleviate congestion and to benefit the environment.
October 27, 2009, 2:29 pm
The hills will be alive with the sound of road graders and asphalt trucks next spring and summer in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The country's most-visited national park is planning more than $44 million in major improvements to 56 miles of park roads, a campground and a popular trailhead parking area. The repaving projects include the road to the Smokies' highest peak at 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome and the meandering 11-mile loop around scenic Cades Cove.
October 26, 2009, 2:42 pm
The National Park Service announced that it will permanently close beach driving within its boundaries beginning Jan. 1, 2010. The area includes more than 70 acres north of the Matanzas Inlet. The closure will shut driving down from the southernmost Crescent Beach access ramp - Matanzas - completely around the island's south end. This area is among the most popular fishing spots for St. Johns County anglers who chase redfish, trout, drum, Spanish mackerel, tarpon, whiting, pompano and other species there. It is also an area popular for cast-netting mullet.
Liz Fry
What is the quickest transportation available from the West Rim to the South Rim?
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We are assuming that by West Rim, you mean the Havasupai Reservation?  The only way between the two points are to drive.  There are tour buses that go between, but no helicopters or other flight options.  For more info on directions between the two click here.
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What Is the driving distance between yellowstone and glacier NP? Can you make the drive in one day. Is it advisable?
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The drive between Yellowstone and Glacier is between 10 and 12 hours. Directions are available here.

We'd recommend making the trip in two days, since there's lots to see along the way in cities like Bozeman, Butte and Missoula!

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I did this drive in the summer of 2008. I drove from Glacier to Yellowstone. I was quite surprised at the distance, and the time it took to cover all those miles (about 400 total).

I left Glacier in the afternoon, after having explored the area at the top of Logan Pass during the day. I was able to make it to Missoula that evening and stayed at a hotel. I liked Missoula because it is right on I-90, which is a main interstate.

The next day I drove along I-90 to a point just west of Bozeman, and then drove south on 191 to West Yellowstone. I arrived in the afternoon, in time to grab some dinner, and set up a campsite just outside of town along the Madison River.

I guess it is possible to drive that whole distance in one day, but for your sanity I'd suggest breaking that trip into two days. 

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I was just the GSM in NC and was wondering what causes the 'smoke' coming up from the trees? I was given two different answers. Please help!
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The 'smoke' is all from rain evaporating from the trees.  Some parts of the smokies get a yearly rainfall of up to 85 inches, which qualifies as a temperate rainforest.  If you would like to know more about the Smokies climate, go to the NPS natural features and ecosystems page for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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I am planing a motorcycle trip to the western us nat parks this May. I will b there for appox30, 45 days Is this a good time of year to ride
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May in the west can be unpredictable. For instance, in Yellowstone, Teton & Glacier there will still be several feet of snow in many areas. It can snow & be below freezing for most of May in the Wyoming-Montana region. So, if you were to start in the Southwest & work your way north, you should have a lovely trip!
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It's always a great time to go tour the national parks on motorcycle, the important questions to address are which parks and what is your starting point. On my first trip from New York City to Yosemite and back, I left in June and was greeted by rainstorms and a wide swing of temperature extremes. On the day I planned to ride into Yellowstone, I had to stop because there was snow on the pass and the road was closed.  I searched almost a dozen stores before finding one that could sell me an extra layer to wear under my protective shell, as they all said it was summer and they no longer sold fleece or other jackets. (I ended up with a compressible, lightweight down jacket, which I had multiple occasions to break out.) As you well know, it gets cold awfully quickly when you consider the wind chill factor, one of the realities of cold weather riding. If you start in a warm climate and take a southern route, you should be just fine. No matter when you ride, be aware of the need to carry extra layers, as it's always best to be prepared. I've made snowballs in the afternoon on the top of a mountain pass after having ridden through the hot desert all morning long, in July! I recommend a good pair of water-proof gloves (or covers) for any extended trip, along with weather-proof, padded riding gear.  If you let everyone in the OhRanger.com community know what parks you're considering and where you'll be starting, perhaps we can make some specific recommendations for places to see. For example, if you were consider to focus on Utah, you could create a great tour by riding the "Grand Circle." The desert parks of Southern California and Nevada are also fantastic in May. 

I look forward to hearing about your adventures and hope that OhRanger.com will help you with your plans. Check out our new feature that allows you to find the activities you like near to any place you choose in America. Safe travels!

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Hear wild story about wolf packs wiping out other packs in park, has this happen? which packs wher involved?
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http://www.yellowstone-natl-park.com/wolfnews.htm
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According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, wolf packs live within territories, which they defend from other wolves. While there have been reports of wolf packs killing other wolves that enter into their territory, we have not heard of any wolf packs in national parks being wiped out by other wolves.

You can read more about Yellowstone's wolf population here.

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October 13, 2009, 6:12 pm
The 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed nearly three months next year for reconstruction, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced today. The popular scenic route will be closed to all traffic from March 1-May 21. The project is weather sensitive so the work could be affected by the amount of rainfall during that time, according to the park. The pavement will be basically roto-tilled, mixed with underlying materials to a depth of 6 inches, then mixed with water and cement, according to the park.
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